Stupid Carnie People

[lyquidphyre]

I got a phone call from my friend Sue that went as follows-
"Hey Katy, you know that carnival thats in the mall parking lot?"
"Yah, why?"
"Uhm, I threw a ball in a cup and now I have two goldfish... they are white... what do I do with them"

*bangs head against wall*

I am now fish sitting two "white" common goldfish while my friend sets up a 20gal aquarium. Im assuming they are white because of severe ammonia burns. They aren't albino because they do have orange on them, just not much...
So they are hanging out in my 29gal tank until she gets a proper set up.
She said "I knew as soon as I got them I needed to call you, cuz you would know what to do"

At least two fish from that carnival are in good hands =o)

 

[RogerMcAllen]

They might be white goldfish. I have had several whites with splotches of orange in my time. The only thing is that the non-gold ones usually seem to be weaker, with a much higher mortalitry rate. I am not positive on the details, but it has something to do with the healthier ones turning orange earlier in life.

 

[RogerMcAllen]

I forgot to add, congrats on doing the right thing.

 

[Guest]

they could be a type of koi goldfish that accidentally got mixed with the "normies"

 

[dr_girlfriend]

white is not uncommon. It is an undesirable color in most varieties, and they are usually culled.

 

[Guest]

dont use big words Dr_Girlfriend

 

[dr_girlfriend]

culled=killed
its a term use in breeing, for undesirable fry

 

[lyquidphyre]

Wow, thanks for the information! I didn't know that commons could be white. The only time ive ever seen them white was more of a silvery color which I figured were ammonia burns...
I shouldn't assume stuff hehe

One of her goldies has one white eye and one orange eye. she will be pleased to know they aren't burned or anything

I don't think they are a type of koi... ive seen little white koi before, and they look different =o)

 

[Fluff]

I am now fish sitting two "white" common goldfish while my friend sets up a 20gal aquarium.

Kudos to you Katy. Good job! They are two lucky goldies.

 

[Guest]

all i can say is that i tried Lyquidphyre

lol

 

[lyquidphyre]

Hehe I know you did =oP

 

[X the Outsider]

I'm going to give you kudos for helping someone, and helping save the life of goldfish who would probably have to live in a bowl.

 

[lyquidphyre]

Awww thanks =o)

 

[Guest]

me too you need kudos for saving goldfish that would have died in like 2 days

 

[lyquidphyre]

Actually, I read that the oldest goldfish on record was obtained at a carnival.

 

[Guest]

oh, wow

that give me a whole new perspective

 

[lyquidphyre]

Goldfish are hardy little creatures